Course of Action problems
- 1. Statement : The 'X' state government has chalked out a plan for the underdeveloped 'Y' district where 80% of the funds will be placed in the hands of a committee of local representatives. Courses of action : I. The 'X' state government should decide guidelines and norms for the functioning of the committee. II. Other state government may follow similar plan if directed by the Central government.
Options- A. If only II follows
- B. If only I follows
- C. If either I or II follows
- D. If neither I nor II follows Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, GRE, TOEFL, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: If only I follows
Explanation:
Once it is decided to place funds in the hands of the committee of local representatives, it is necessary to decide guidelines and norms for the functioning of the committee. Hence I follows. II is not related to the statement.
- 2. There is an unprecedented increase in migration of villagers to urban areas as repeated crop failure has put them into precarious financial situation. Courses of Action: I. The villagers should be provided with alternate source of income in their villages which will make them stay put. II. The migrated villagers should be provided with jobs in the urban areas to help them survive.
Options- A. Only I follows
- B. Only II follows
- C. Neither I nor II follows
- D. Both I and II follow Discuss
Correct Answer: Only I follows
Explanation:
Clearly, increased migration would add to the burden on city's infrastructure. So, attempts should be made to make the villagers feel comfortable in the villages itself. So, only course I follows.
- 3. The number of dropouts in govt schools has significantly increased in the urban areas over the past few years. Courses of action: I. The govt should immediately close down all such schools in the urban areas where the dropout goes beyond 20 per cent II. The parents of all the students who dropped out of the govt schools in urban areas should be punished.
Options- A. If only course of action I follows
- B. If only course of action II follows
- C. If either course of action I or II follows
- D. If both courses of action I and II follow Discuss
Correct Answer: If both courses of action I and II follow
Explanation:
Both are extreme courses of action.
- 4. The Committee has criticized the Institute for its failure to implement a dozen of regular programmes despite an increase in the staff strength and not drawing up a firm action plan for studies and research. Courses of Action: I.The broad objectives of the Institute should be redefined to implement a practical action plan. II.The Institute should give a report on reasons for not having implemented the planned programmes.
Options- A. Only I follows
- B. Only II follows
- C. Neither I nor II follows
- D. Both I and II follow Discuss
Correct Answer: Both I and II follow
Explanation:
The problem is that despite an increase in staff strength, the Institute has failed in its objective of implementing its plan. So, either there should be reasons for the lackening or the plans are a failure and must be revised for practical implementation. Thus, both the courses follow.
- 5. Cell phone users have found that tariff plans are not as attractive as promoted by telecom companies and complained to regulatory authority about the same. Courses of action: I. The regulatory authority should direct telecom companies to be trasparent on the tariff structure of all plans II. The government should restrict the number of telecom companies operating in the country.
Options- A. If only course of action I follows
- B. If only course of action II follows
- C. If either course of action I or II follows
- D. If both courses of action I and II follow Discuss
Correct Answer: If only course of action I follows
Explanation:
Being " not as attractive as promoted " is a clear case of hiding things. Hence " transparency " is the answer to the problem and I folloes. II goes against the spirit of free market and is not relevant to the problem either.
- 6. Water table in most parts of the State has gone down to such a level that its extraction for irrigation purposes is not economical any more. Courses of action: I. Extraction of ground water for any purpose in the State should be banned for some time in order to replenish the water table. II. The Government should make provisions for alternative methods of irrigation so that the farmers are not compelled to use ground water.
Options- A. If only course of action I follows
- B. If only course of action II follows
- C. If either course of action I or II follows
- D. If both courses of action I and II follow Discuss
Correct Answer: If only course of action II follows
Explanation:
I is impractical. Water is essential for life to go on. II is sensible, especially when using ground water is proving to be uneconomical
- 7. Statement: The air and rail services have been severely disrupted due to thick fog in the northern part of the country. Courses of action: a. The rail and air services should be temporarily suspended in the region. b. People should be advised to make their travel plan keeping in mind the probable disruption resulting in delay or cancellation of services. c. The government should immediately install modern machines which will enable itto guide the rail and air services even if the thick fog develops.
Options- A. Only a follows
- B. a and b follows
- C. Only b follows
- D. a, b & c follows Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, GRE, TOEFL, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO, Project Manager
Correct Answer: a, b & c follows
Explanation:
Keeping in mind the safety and convenience of passengers, both 'a' and 'b' follow. 'c' clearly suggests a remedy to the problem and hence it also follows.
- 8. Statement: Huge amount of resources are required to develop tourist places in a country like India, which is endowed with vast coastlines, rivers, forests, temples etc. Courses of action: a. More tourist resorts along the coastlines only should be started. b. The tourist potential of India should be exploited.
Options- A. Only b follows
- B. Only a follows
- C. Both a & b follows
- D. Neither a nor b follows Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, GRE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Only b follows
Explanation:
As in the given statement, India is already endowed with tourist spots. Therefore, the existing potential should be exploited.
- 9. Statement: There is a substantial increase in the number of accidents causing deaths and severe injuries due to malfunctioning of the traffic signals. Course of action: a. The traffic police should immediately post traffic personnel at the junctions. b. The signal system should immediately be repaired or replaced.
Options- A. Only a follows
- B. Either a or b follows
- C. Only b follows
- D. Neither a nor b follows Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, GRE, Bank Clerk, Bank PO, Project Manager
Correct Answer: Either a or b follows
Explanation:
Clearly, either the traffic signals should be made to function properly or traffic personnel should be deployed to guide vehicular movement in the right way. So either I or II follows.
- 10. Statement: Air export volumes have increased substantially over the past decade causing backlogs and difficulties for air cargo agents because of increased demand for space and service. Courses of action: a. Airlines and air cargo agents should jointly work out a solution to combat the problem. b. The reasons for the increase in the volume of air exports should be found out.
Options- A. Only a follows
- B. Both a and b follows
- C. Only b follows
- D. Neither a nor b follows Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, GRE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Only a follows
Explanation:
The problem faced, by the airlines and cargo agents is the non availability of cargo space. Therefore, right course of action is to combat the problem.
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